Finding the Third Proportional to 561,369 and 1,206,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,369 and 1,206,795 is: 2,594,290.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,369 : 1,206,795 = 1,206,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,369/1,206,795 = 1,206,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,369x = 1,206,795 × 1,206,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,369x = 1,456,354,172,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,456,354,172,025/561,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,594,290.34
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